Literary
Which of the following is the best example of a 'Theme' statement?
A. Bravery is essential when facing an unjust society
B. The story takes place in a futuristic community
C. Jonas escapes the community to save the baby
D. The main character, Jonas, learns to be brave.
A. Bravery is essential when facing an unjust society
If an article explains the reasons for the American Revolution and then
describes the results of the war, which text structure is being used? [RI.8.5]
A) Problem and Solution
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Cause and Effect
D) Description
C) Cause and Effect
Which word has the most 'Negative Connotation' when describing someone
who is careful with money? [L.8.5]
A) Thrifty
B) Economical
C) Stingy
D) Frugal
C) Stingy
What is the primary function of a 'Counter-argument' in a persuasive
essay? [W.8.1]
A) To introduce the author's main claim.
B) To provide evidence that supports the author's opinion.
C) To address an opposing viewpoint and explain why it is less valid.
D) To summarize the main points in the conclusion.
C) To address an opposing viewpoint and explain why it is less valid.
Giving human characteristics to non-human things (e.g., 'The wind
howled') is: [RL.8.4]
A) Hyperbole
B) Personification
C) Assonance
D) Onomatopoeia
B) Personification
In a narrative, the reader knows that a gift contains a prank, but the
character receiving it thinks it is a sincere present. This is an example of: [RL.
8.6]
A) Verbal Irony
B) Situational Irony
C) Dramatic Irony
D) Sarcasm
B) Situational Irony
Which of the following is a 'Primary Source' for researching World War
II? [RI.8.1]
A) A history textbook (2015).
B) A documentary on TV.
C) A diary entry from a soldier written in 1944.
D) An encyclopedia entry.
C) A diary entry from a soldier written in 1944.
What does 'Connotation' refer to in literary analysis?
A. The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
B. The emotional or cultural feeling associated with a word.
C. A type of rhyme found at the end of a stanza.
D. The history of where a word originated.
A. The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
What is 'Narrative' writing primarily designed to do? [W.8.3]
A) Provide facts and data.
B) Tell a story with a sequence of events.
C) Persuade the reader.
D) Explain a technical process.
B) Tell a story with a sequence of events.
14. What is 'Mood' in a literary work? [RL.8.4]
A) The author's attitude.
B) The atmosphere or feeling created for the reader.
C) The dictionary definition.
D) The plot sequence.
B) The atmosphere or feeling created for the reader.
6. The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words
(e.g., 'Silly snakes slither') is: [RL.8.4]
A) Onomatopoeia
B) Alliteration
C) Simile
D) Personification
B) Alliteration
The primary message or main point of a non-fiction text is the: [RI.8.2]
A) Mood
B) Central Idea
C) Conflict
D) Summary
B) Central Idea
Which sentence contains a 'Hyperbole'?
A. The stars were like diamonds in the sky.
B. The leaves crunched under my feet.
C. I've told you a million times to clean your room!
D. He is a very tall man.
C. I've told you a million times to clean your room!
Putting someone else's ideas into your own words is called: [W.8.8]
A) Quoting
B) Paraphrasing
C) Fabricating
D) Summarizing
B) Paraphrasing
When a character says 'Great weather!' during a thunderstorm, they are
using: [RL.8.6]
A) Verbal Irony
B) Dramatic Irony
C) Situational Irony
D) Personification
A) Verbal Irony
An author writes: 'The sun was a golden coin in the sky.' This is an example
of a: [RL.8.4]
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Personification
B) Metaphor
If an author has a 'Bias', it means they: [RI.8.6]
A) Are very researched.
B) Write in first-person.
C) Have a strong preference that influences the writing.
D) Use many metaphors.
C) Have a strong preference that influences the writing.
Which sentence uses 'Imagery'?
A) The car was fast.
B) The salty air stung his eyes as waves crashed.
C) He was sad.
D) The movie was 2 hours.
B) The salty air stung his eyes as waves crashed.
Which transition word best shows a 'Cause and Effect' relationship?
A. Similarly
B. Furthermore
C. However
D. Consequently
D. Consequently
Which punctuation shows that words have been left out of a quote? [L.8.2]
A) Hyphen
B) Dash
C) Ellipsis (...)
D) Parentheses
C) Ellipsis (...)
10. In a poem, a group of lines that form a unit (similar to a paragraph) is
called a: [RL.8.5]
A) Verse
B) Stanza
C) Refrain
D) Meter
B) Stanza
An 'Objective' summary should: [RI.8.2]
A) Include your opinion.
B) Focus on fun parts.
C) State main points without bias.
D) Be very long.
C) State main points without bias.
In an informational text, a 'Heading' is used to:
A. Give the reader the name of the author.
B. Provide a list of all the books the author has ever read.
C. Organize the text into sections and tell what each is about.
D. Check for spelling errors in the first paragraph.
C. Organize the text into sections and tell what each is about.